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Megan Ennes posted a new Topic
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
AI and Museum Education- Survey Extended
Dear colleagues,
Do you consider yourself an environmental educator? If so, we'd like to invite you to share your perspective on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in non-formal environmental education. This survey is intended for participants, over the age of 18, who work in non-formal settings conducting environmental education programs in the United States of America. This may include zoos, aquariums, science centers, nature centers, parks, or other out-of-school setti...
Emmie Enochs posted a reply on Re: Live Animal Exhibits
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Said: We have a large animal ambassador collection that consists of all sorts of animals both native to the state and general pet store pets. We have permits with USDA Aphis, our local Wildlife Resources Agency, and Fish and Wildlife service ...
Dawn Baldwin posted a reply on Re: Live Animal Exhibits
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Said: I spent many years at a museum with a large animal collection. You need to check and see what is legal to house in your state. For instance there are many insects that would be considered invasive and therefore not allowed. When you are...
Amy Gilman posted a reply on Re: Mounting Exhibit Pieces
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Said: I would suggest putting threaded inserts into the surface they are on and bolting through the cash register or telephone into them. There isn't a way of combating child destructive strength without using real hardware, since they can tr...
Live Animal Exhibits
Does anyone's museum have experience having live animal exhibits (reptiles, amphibians, insects)? Looking for advice and resources as I know that would introduce a whole new world of processes and red tape.
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